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Attendees can learn how to preserve food safely at home at regional events.

Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension

As winter turns into spring, the potential for wildfires increases dramatically. Learn how weather plays a role in making springtime the most flammable season in Pennsylvania.

Arm yourself with knowledge to keep this season's crops healthy.

Now that certain dicamba products are available for use in XtendFlex soybeans, special training must be obtained to purchase and spray these products.

As spring approaches, forage weeds can become a problem. Certain herbicides can be applied but timing is critical. See information below for more details.

This award by the York County Master Watershed Stewards highlights an educational partnership.

The Master Watershed Steward Program is offering rain barrel accessory kits at select Extension offices

New research suggests a hidden glow in tree tops from electrical activity may be a common occurrence during thunderstorms.

Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension

A workshop covering soil fumigation principles and practices offering to PDA category 21 credits is being offered by Penn State Extension.

You may be familiar with the term selective dry cow therapy. From the name, we know the idea is to treat only some cows with an antimicrobial at dry-off.

Penn State Extension partners with the Alzheimer’s Association® to offer webinars that help caregivers feel prepared to support individuals with dementia.

The Mid‑Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations, commonly referred to as "The Veg Guide," remains one of the most valuable tools available to Mid-Atlantic growers. A new edition was recently released in January 2026.

Local supply and demand guides considerations for inventory management. Producers should study inputs, costs of production, and market trends to make profitable decisions.

Attendees can learn how to preserve food safely at home at regional events.

Funding and technical support helped a Perry County farmer make practical improvements that benefited both his operation and the local creek.

Consider applying dormant copper sprays, along with sanitation measures, to help manage fungal and bacterial diseases on fruit trees for the upcoming season.

Discover how to safely preserve food at home through Penn State Extension's live webinars on Home Food Preservation.

As we emerge from the winter snow and move toward spring mud and the busy growing season, now is a good time to review employment procedures and documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Penn State Extension Livestock team hires a new Extension Educator in York County. She introduces herself in the article below!

Due to strong public interest in the inaugural 2025 start and continued successful statewide collaboration, the PA Invasive Replace‑ive Program will return in 2026 with additional sites.

Over 200 private wells, springs, and cisterns were tested in the 2025 program year as part of educational webinars and workshops, helping private water supply owners identify and solve health-related drinking water problems.

Dicamba products for use in XtendFlex soybean platforms are being re-registered, below are some initial label updates.

Educators can help students learn how to observe local stream conditions to determine watershed impacts.